Cyanides

Malta Issues Serious RASFF Alert on Elevated Hydrocyanic Acid in Brown Linseed

Malta has issued a serious RASFF alert after official controls found cyanide levels above the recorded maximum in brown linseed imported from Kazakhstan, leading to product withdrawal and public warnings in April 2026. Food and ingredient suppliers using oilseeds should tighten cyanide monitoring and traceability for brown linseed and similar products to avoid recalls, reputational risk, and potential tightening of contaminant oversight across EU markets.

29 Apr 2026, 12:09webgate.ec.europa.euEuropean UnionMaltaNetherlandsKazakhstan

Idaho DEQ Sets Third Negotiated Meeting And Draft 3 Comment Deadline For Ore Processing by Cyanidation Rule (Docket 58-0113-2502)

Idaho DEQ has scheduled a third negotiated rulemaking meeting on its Ore Processing by Cyanidation rule (IDAPA 58.01.13, Docket 58-0113-2502) for 1 May 2026 and set an 8 May 2026 deadline for comments on Draft 3. Mining operations using cyanidation should review Draft 3 and plan participation now, as this process will shape future permitting and operating conditions once the revised rule is formally proposed and adopted.

27 Apr 2026, 17:44deq.idaho.govUnited States

Idaho DEQ Sets Second Negotiated Rulemaking Meeting And Draft 2 Comment Deadline For Ore Processing By Cyanidation Rules (Docket 58-0113-2502)

Idaho is advancing revised technical standards for cyanide-based ore processing through a second draft of negotiated rulemaking. Mining operators should ensure facility design and containment specifications align with the 2025 legislative mandate to mitigate long-term operational and environmental risks.

28 Mar 2026, 20:29deq.idaho.govUnited States

US EPA Completes Emergency Cleanup of Cyanide and Other Hazardous Wastes at Techtrix Facility in Gadsden, Alabama

The US EPA has completed an emergency removal of over 100,000 gallons of hazardous waste, including cyanide, from an abandoned electroplating facility in Alabama. This intervention underscores the significant liability and remediation risks for companies failing to maintain hazardous waste storage standards and the EPAs readiness to exercise emergency powers in cases of facility abandonment.

19 Mar 2026, 19:22epa.govUnited States

Danish EPA Publishes PFAS Groundwater Remediation Study for Taurusvej, Esbjerg

The Danish EPA has published a technical evaluation of remediation technologies for PFAS and hazardous co-contaminants in groundwater. This study establishes performance benchmarks that will likely shape future environmental permitting requirements and liability assessments for industrial site management in Denmark.

10 Mar 2026, 14:44www2.mst.dkDenmark

Argentina Prosecutor Investigates Fish Kill Near Barrick’s Veladero Mine

Argentine authorities have launched a criminal investigation into alleged water poisoning and mass fish mortality near the Veladero mine following the detection of mercury and chlorine contamination. This escalation signals significant litigation and reputational risks for extractive operations, likely triggering more aggressive environmental enforcement and mandatory third-party water quality monitoring in the region.

6 Mar 2026, 13:10miningwatch.caArgentina

Idaho DEQ Schedules Public Meeting on Stibnite Gold Project Cyanidation Permit Modification

Idaho's Department of Environmental Quality is reviewing a permit modification for cyanide use at the Stibnite Gold Project, with a public meeting set for early March. This process signals tightening oversight of hazardous chemical handling and environmental discharge standards for mining operations in the region.

25 Feb 2026, 14:20deq.idaho.govUnited States

EU Commission Answers Written Question on Proposed REACH Restriction of Calcium Cyanamide (E-004943/2025)

The European Commission has confirmed plans to restrict calcium cyanamide in fertilizers under REACH while proposing an extended transition period for industrial adaptation. Businesses should prepare for a phased market exit and monitor ongoing assessments regarding the substance's strategic importance to EU defense and agricultural sectors.

13 Feb 2026, 13:15europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

Thailand Consults On Draft Single Gateway for Transit of Listed Hazardous Substances via Laem Chabang Port

Thailand proposes a mandatory Single Gateway at Laem Chabang Port for the transit of specific hazardous substances including precursors and acids. Companies must reassess regional logistics and transit routes to ensure compliance with restricted entry points and prevent supply chain disruptions.

11 Feb 2026, 09:49php.diw.go.thThailand

Denmark Publishes MUDP Report on Recovery of Metals From Discarded Electroplating Baths and Concentrated Wastewater

Denmark has confirmed the technical and economic viability of recovering critical metals from electroplating waste and concentrated industrial wastewater. This shift toward waste-to-resource models offers manufacturers a pathway to reduce hazardous waste liabilities while securing secondary raw materials for supply chain resilience.

22 Jan 2026, 14:48mst.dkDenmark

Taiwan MOENV Revises Groundwater Pollution Control Standards

Taiwan has implemented stricter groundwater pollution standards for industrial chemicals, pesticides, and heavy metals effective December 2025. Companies must reassess site monitoring and remediation strategies to align with these updated thresholds and manage potential environmental liability risks.

13 Jan 2026, 19:11oaout.moenv.gov.twTaiwan

Japan Environment Ministry Committee Endorses Revisions To Drinking Water Inspection Methods, Including PFOS/PFOA Testing

Japan has finalized updated drinking water inspection and material-testing methods for PFAS, metals, and organic contaminants following a late 2025 review. Manufacturers of water-supply infrastructure and testing laboratories should prepare for revised analytical standards and validation requirements that will govern future compliance and market access.

11 Jan 2026, 07:00env.go.jpJapan

US EPA Proposes RCRA No-Migration Variances for Clean Harbors Lone Mountain Facility in Oklahoma

The US EPA is proposing facility-specific RCRA variances to allow temporary staging of treated hazardous wastes at the Clean Harbors Lone Mountain facility. This action establishes a technical precedent for no-migration demonstrations, offering a regulatory model for waste management operators seeking increased flexibility in hazardous waste disposal.

4 Jan 2026, 11:42federalregister.govUnited States

EU Commission Clarifies Proposed REACH Restriction on Calcium Cyanamide Fertiliser

The European Commission is advancing a REACH restriction on calcium cyanamide specifically for fertiliser use while exempting defense and industrial applications. Impacted businesses must prepare for a phased market exit for fertiliser products while leveraging extended transition periods to reorganize supply chains.

29 Dec 2025, 12:46europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

Australia (AICIS) Updates CAS Names For 89 AIIC Chemicals

Australia has updated 89 chemical names on its national inventory to align with international CAS nomenclature standards. While substance identities are unchanged, companies should update internal records and labels to maintain administrative alignment with the official registry.

22 Dec 2025, 15:12industrialchemicals.gov.auAustralia

China MEE and National Disease Control Bureau Issue First Batch List of Key Controlled Toxic and Harmful Substances in Soil

China has officially designated 18 priority substances, including heavy metals and chlorinated solvents, as the first batch of key controlled soil pollutants. Industrial operators must now integrate these substances into site risk assessments and monitoring protocols to ensure compliance with tightening soil pollution prevention standards.

22 Dec 2025, 08:54mee.gov.cnChina

US EPA Proposes No-Migration Variance from RCRA Land Disposal Restrictions for Clean Harbors Lone Mountain

The US EPA has proposed a site-specific variance from RCRA land disposal restrictions for a hazardous waste facility in Oklahoma, with public comments open until January 2026. This development signals a regulatory pathway for waste handlers to gain operational flexibility through engineered containment, potentially streamlining storage workflows for complex hazardous waste streams.

11 Dec 2025, 10:32federalregister.govUnited States

ECHA Adds Potassium Dicyanoargentate to Endocrine Disruptor Assessment List

ECHA has placed potassium dicyanoargentate under formal assessment to determine if it should be classified as an endocrine disruptor. A confirmed endocrine disruptor identification would likely trigger severe use restrictions or a phase-out under REACH and the Biocidal Products Regulation.

8 Dec 2025, 17:43echa.europa.euEuropean Union

DFI Issues New Ordinance on Fumigant Use Permits

Switzerland will implement a new ordinance on fumigant use permits in January 2026, establishing more rigorous professional competency and training standards. Impacted operators should initiate workforce qualification reviews to ensure compliance with updated safety protocols before the 2030 transitional deadline.

5 Dec 2025, 16:23fedlex.data.admin.chSwitzerland

EPA Proposes New Emission Limits for Hazardous Waste Combustors, Withdraws 2024 Malfunction Rule

The US EPA has proposed new emission limits for hydrogen fluoride and hydrogen cyanide from hazardous waste combustors while eliminating long-standing malfunction exemptions. Impacted facilities must transition to stricter operational work practices and enhanced electronic reporting to mitigate compliance risks associated with non-routine emission events.

11 Nov 2025, 15:43federalregister.govUnited States